is it better to use fishingline for bags and masks instead of stretchy string? is it overall cheaper?

muffinpolice 6/30/2014 01:12 pm 5564

I'm currently using stretchy string (which I buy in HUGE spools online because its cheaper) and I was wondering if fishing line would work any better. If so, could I get some brands/prices/places to buy? Thanks happy

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  • Lilah_Art
Feb 19, 2020 11:16 am

I use lanyard string, its a bit thicker and you can get flat versions, its a little stretchy for flexibility but it work really well for mekao love

Jan 6, 2020 12:49 pm

@creatorofpizza: Oooh. I'll have to check it out and see how I feel about it. Thanks! c:

Jan 6, 2020 10:49 am

@SC4N: i use dritz beading string! its not super thin or thick. its a medium beading string thats perfect for any project!

Jan 2, 2020 3:44 pm

@creatorofpizza: I'm curious to what you use? surprise I use a 20lb fishing line for my masks and haven't had a problem yet. Was thinking about using it for a bag, but this comment caught my eye.

Jan 1, 2020 7:21 pm

fishing line is defintely not the best choice. its super thin and breaks easily! i recommend a thicker strand of string for that!

Dec 21, 2019 5:04 pm

@neurotoxxin: That's really helpful, thanks.

Jul 1, 2014 1:42 pm
hey! :3 I buy my fishing line at Walmart for like $1.99 for a spool that has 700 yards(I buy Zebco omniflex monofilament fishing line). I use it for my masks instead of stretchy string because then I don't have to worry about pulling too tightly or the string being too loose. I also find that the beads "click" into place better when working on the rows. It also helps keep the shape of whatever your working on. <3
Jun 30, 2014 9:06 pm
use stretchy string for things you wear (bracelets, necklaces, beanies, etc), and fishing line for everything else (bags, wallets, posters/panels, etc). I got mine at Michael's. It was called Bead Landing transite. It's good fishing line and has never snapped for me before, but it gets tangled very easily.
Jun 30, 2014 6:53 pm
Fishing line for surehappy i rarely use stretchy string because fishing line is always strong and not as loose as stretchy stringbig grin
  • alois_trancy36
Jun 30, 2014 5:19 pm
omneflex/2.50/Walmart